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MalfunctionIOY

SUPPORT ARM 176

Received Jan 2, 2024 · Event occurred Dec 19, 2023

Report 8010042-2024-00002 · MDR key 18423852

Device

Generic name

Support, Arm

Model number

SUPPORT ARM 176

Catalog number

6405976

Product problems

  • Fracture
  • Fracture

Patient

Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE VENTILATOR'S SUPPORT ARM WAS BROKEN. NO PATIENT INVOLVED. NO REPAIR WAS REQUESTED. THE SUPPORT ARM WAS DISCARDED BY THE HEALTHCARE FACILITY. THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE BREAKAGE HAS NOT BEEN CONCLUSIVELY DETERMINED.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE VENTILATOR'S SUPPORT ARM WAS BROKEN. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. MANUFACTURER'S REF #: (B)(4).